tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.comments2015-11-13T00:20:53.268-08:00Somewhere Under the RainbowMandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-82656173591177649062015-11-13T00:20:53.268-08:002015-11-13T00:20:53.268-08:00You still here Sue? Just curious.... to blog or n...You still here Sue? Just curious.... to blog or not to blog? Want to change it all....sigh...always..and never lolMandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-23804164617154686432015-11-13T00:17:49.486-08:002015-11-13T00:17:49.486-08:00You still here Sue? Just curious.... to blog or n...You still here Sue? Just curious.... to blog or not to blog? Want to change it all....sigh...always..and never lolMandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-30679824351609227762014-07-16T23:42:43.666-07:002014-07-16T23:42:43.666-07:00Thank you Sue!Thank you Sue!Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-55936792188829783572014-07-16T23:15:02.164-07:002014-07-16T23:15:02.164-07:00Thanks Sue. It's good to "hear" fro...Thanks Sue. It's good to "hear" from you. Just putting it out there, and getting YOUR response makes me feel less alone. Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-60012765269832618922014-07-16T18:26:40.656-07:002014-07-16T18:26:40.656-07:00I will say a prayer for you, Amanda. We're rat...I will say a prayer for you, Amanda. We're rather alone too. I haven't seen a friend IRL to chat to since before Christmas. That's a long time. I too rely on my online friends. My children do as well. The other day I decided I had to get us out into the bigger world (my girls need friends) so I contacted a local homeschool group. I don't know if we will fit in. I'm probably much older than the other mothers. I was homeschooling in this area long before someone formed this support group. But we'll try the group. The coordinator sounds very friendly. Yes, we need to find our own tribe. Praying you find yours.Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-48929080722532145112014-07-16T18:21:49.188-07:002014-07-16T18:21:49.188-07:00I'm here, Amanda! So sorry to hear about your ...I'm here, Amanda! So sorry to hear about your rough past few months, and the death of your fil. What a lot you and your family have had to deal with. I hope you can find some time for yourself. Writing and blogging sound perfect!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-82589616777053043322013-07-01T07:21:17.211-07:002013-07-01T07:21:17.211-07:00Hi, Mandy -
I love your illustration of grief. I...Hi, Mandy -<br /><br />I love your illustration of grief. I always feel like the spiral is too "neat" and in reality, it feels a little more like this. Would it be okay if I shared this on my blog and gave you credit for it? <br /><br />I'm so sorry for the loss of your little ones. I'm grieving a few babies myself and finding it harder than I ever imagined it could be, especially with other little ones to care for. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />EileenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-65597131524271674462012-08-24T06:29:17.577-07:002012-08-24T06:29:17.577-07:00I don't have cable but my sister does and when...I don't have cable but my sister does and when I visit her we spend our evenings watching House Hunters and anything on the same channel! Monica https://www.blogger.com/profile/06880809740306892433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-24251587736244272972012-07-19T07:08:00.614-07:002012-07-19T07:08:00.614-07:00I have trouble sleeping also and I guess because I...I have trouble sleeping also and I guess because I am approaching middle age, it could be hormones. I do have blood sugar issues and found out that waking in the middle of the night is most often caused by a drop in blood sugar. I ususally fall asleep again if I take a spoonful of honey. For me, not being able to get to sleep in the first place is either a stress issue or it is becuase I have had caffeine that day. I hope you can get some sleep soon.Monica https://www.blogger.com/profile/06880809740306892433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-29679864388432880732012-07-17T23:24:14.994-07:002012-07-17T23:24:14.994-07:00Thanks! :)Thanks! :)Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-61602464208500120412012-07-16T08:30:25.454-07:002012-07-16T08:30:25.454-07:00Am so envious of the wave pool access. I looove w...Am so envious of the wave pool access. I looove wave pools.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629132804649152538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-69346140261735994632012-07-14T23:19:25.621-07:002012-07-14T23:19:25.621-07:00Amanda,
I hope to read this book too! Bittersweet...Amanda,<br /><br />I hope to read this book too! Bittersweetly good? I know what you mean.<br /><br />God bless.Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-88902327621750384322012-07-11T03:37:00.514-07:002012-07-11T03:37:00.514-07:00Amanda,
I forgot to unwrap Thomas' toes and l...Amanda,<br /><br />I forgot to unwrap Thomas' toes and look at them. It was so hard to remember to do everything while I had the chance and I wasn't even in ICU like you. I guess we will always have a few regrets but I have learnt to be grateful for what I have. A few months ago, I was looking at some photos of Thomas. Andy was holding him while he died, and there in the photo we could see Thomas' foot! It was a bit blurry but we saw his toes!<br /><br />"But my main memory is of him on my shoulder...it felt like he was just sleeping." That's a beautiful memory, Amanda!<br /><br />God bless!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-80657592985191974762012-07-10T20:54:09.559-07:002012-07-10T20:54:09.559-07:00Cute!!!Cute!!!Pam Barnhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821467915118347669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-91843112407911703692012-07-10T11:14:37.987-07:002012-07-10T11:14:37.987-07:00Thanks! :) I'm also fairly new to the CONSIST...Thanks! :) I'm also fairly new to the CONSISTENT world of blogging, so your blog is inspiration too!Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-36899034238935356122012-07-10T10:51:04.400-07:002012-07-10T10:51:04.400-07:00Fabulous blog isn't it? :) I am loving the vin...Fabulous blog isn't it? :) I am loving the vintage trend too!<br />And welcome to the wonderful world of knitting!Spinnerettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335780710513434157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-25265594116282999232012-07-10T06:30:22.640-07:002012-07-10T06:30:22.640-07:00Yes, we so need to pray for our freedoms and the n...Yes, we so need to pray for our freedoms and the next president who will be elected. Thanks for your post.Monica https://www.blogger.com/profile/06880809740306892433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-17208579587134254982012-07-10T00:57:05.582-07:002012-07-10T00:57:05.582-07:00Yes, and it never hit me just how white and shrive...Yes, and it never hit me just how white and shriveled (with purple nails)it was by that time already until today :( I have a black and white I usually look at, and it just looks like a normal newborn's hand. He'd been in the freezer by then...I was so out of it for a few days,well...three to be exact, in ICU that they brought him to me a few times, but it's so very hard to remember much of my time with him. I know Doug had me unwrap his toes and look at them. But my main memory is of him on my shoulder...it felt like he was just sleeping. Bless you too Sue!Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-52557546988179347872012-07-10T00:41:34.718-07:002012-07-10T00:41:34.718-07:00Amanda,
Thank you for the link to my post and you...Amanda,<br /><br />Thank you for the link to my post and your kind words!! I never really thought about the meaning of suffering until Thomas died. It was consoling to learn that suffering has value. As you said: bittersweet!<br /><br />Is that a photo of little Noah's hand? So tiny and precious!<br /><br />God bless you.Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-88562972897577882632012-07-09T07:36:45.982-07:002012-07-09T07:36:45.982-07:00Thanks Monica! I know what you mean. I'm jus...Thanks Monica! I know what you mean. I'm just not sure what marketing would get such a book OUT THERE enough to reach girls...Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-41249302746730182352012-07-09T06:25:51.115-07:002012-07-09T06:25:51.115-07:00Mandy, this is an interesting post that hits home ...Mandy, this is an interesting post that hits home with me. I don't know how I ended up with a winner of a husband expect by the Grace of God! I did date a lot of losers and I saw the red flags but really it took a lot time and a lot of heartache to finally "get the picture." Really, I wish there had been a book within my reach to teach me what to look for in a husband or a even the right kind of men to date. My parents never gave me any kind of advice about dating. They sort of threw me to the wolves so to speak. Likely I wouldn't have listened if they had offered advice, but I would have listened to a book. <br /><br />What a nice family you have! Very nice blog,<br />God Bless YOu!Monica https://www.blogger.com/profile/06880809740306892433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-72770250575960954492012-07-08T00:29:32.388-07:002012-07-08T00:29:32.388-07:00Well, Sue...yes and no LOL Will write more later....Well, Sue...yes and no LOL Will write more later.Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-17126231897667095742012-07-07T23:51:49.708-07:002012-07-07T23:51:49.708-07:00Amanda,
We took our girls to see "Brave"...Amanda,<br /><br />We took our girls to see "Brave" a few days ago. I agree with you about the fate thing and the "little witchy/conjuring-uppity". I thought the girls would be scared. They weren't but I was! Gemma-Rose thought the movie script was very funny in places. She kept laughing very noticeably and loudly. I suggested to Andy he might tell her to be quiet, but all he said was, "Don't worry. She's just enjoying herself" which was perfectly true!<br /><br />Sounds like you're having a great vacation!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-39560739171382109002012-07-02T21:53:19.064-07:002012-07-02T21:53:19.064-07:00Thanks Sue! I ran one day in my life, last year L...Thanks Sue! I ran one day in my life, last year LOL .... my trainer had been working w/ me with workouts, and I'd lost about 40lbs and then I finally was bold enough to get out to the track...did a walk 5, jog 1 deal for the 3.1 ....was so out of breath at the end, couldn't hardly catch my breath and had a few moments of tears and panic, recovering myself...It was a huge emotional hurdle for this "gym class hating all of her life" gal. :P So...I had new nice running shoes that were more comfy than any shoes ever, and...all that good stuff...and I just sort of fell off the wagon...and...here I am again, out of shape, out of breath not even trying, and ...ready to make changes for all of us. Pray me through it Sue!!! I'm 37 and I want to be 40 and fabulous! :P I want to (maybe) go to my 20th high school reunion and feel confident next to hubby, not embarrassed and shy. Is that vain? But more than that I want to be healthy WITH and FOR my children!!! We have to make changes....Mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095828644381519508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288170802154521999.post-26011888451961179602012-07-02T20:20:08.052-07:002012-07-02T20:20:08.052-07:00Amanda,
What a wonderful idea! None of my face to...Amanda,<br /><br />What a wonderful idea! None of my face to face friends run. I run with my girls though. It would be good to be encouraged along by other mothers. Thanks for the link! Look forward to exchanging 5K stories!!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.com